Post-Game Talk: Oilers Getting Cocky

[guymez]

Pretty much every year except for 1986.

Yeesh...that was a tough thing to witness. It cant all be roses though.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Seems like a bit of an overreaction on your part to what he said.

Yep, he didn't even state "in this bubble of a city" as the other poster alluded to he said "in this bubble" which could mean the fishbowl that is pro sports pretty much anywhere. That somebody is trying to carve Nurse for those comments is just weak.

 

[Senor Catface]

I am not ashamed to admit it here and now. If the Oilers actually do make the playoffs and then go on to beat the Flames in the first round THAT would entirely make up for EVERYTHING thats happened so far this season.

As a matter of fact its almost to good to think about.

It would mean that Oilers fans could actually feel proud of their team instead of ashamed.

 

[GodPucker]

Late to this one.

PLEASE send Pool Party down and bring up a useful body. Man is Pool Party one useless tit. Nothing done out there. Kid needs to get his confidence man.

Nice win.

Too many fire drills in our end though.

 

[I am the Liquor]

I was just commenting the other day that this team could miss the playoffs with two 40 goal scorers.

Chia had the easiest job in the world after drafting McDavid and still ****ed it up. All he had to do was find depth.

And goalies and defence. The team had none of that when he got here. Sadly they aren’t much better after he left.

 

[guymez]

Yes...'Less Shame' would have been a much more appropriate way to phrase things. I was getting way ahead of myself.

 

[GodPucker]

I seen Nurse has 22 points or something the last 27 games? That is crazy

 

[Cloned]

Yeesh...that was a tough thing to witness. It cant all be roses though.

They didn't even beat us, we just beat ourselves. Literally.

 

[guymez]

There was a moment in the game (aside from the final buzzer) that brought a smile to my face.

It was the PP goal when Draisaitl and Chiasson looked around so stunned that they scored on such a bang bang play.

Good stuff.

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

Seems like a bit of an overreaction on your part to what he said.

Maybe. But being on the ice for 3 goals against gets magnified anywhere, not just this 'bubble' that they play in

 

[Marty McSurly]

Maybe. But being on the ice for 3 goals against gets magnified anywhere, not just this 'bubble' that they play in

I think most people realize that every Canadian city is a "bubble" when it comes to hockey. I wouldn't take it personally.

I mean, Leaf fans were booing Gardiner a few weeks back every time he touched the puck. It's life in a Canadian market and it seemed like that's what he was referring to. But that's just my interpretation.

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

Yep, he didn't even state "in this bubble of a city" as the other poster alluded to he said "in this bubble" which could mean the fishbowl that is pro sports pretty much anywhere. That somebody is trying to carve Nurse for those comments is just weak.

I didn't quote "in this bubble of a city". That was my interpretation. "Fishbowl that is pro sports pretty much anywhere". Ya no, Edmonton is a fishbowl where we can follow their lives because it's a smaller city compared to any other NHL city. it's a metaphor. Definitely not anywhere

 

[Raab]

Maybe. But being on the ice for 3 goals against gets magnified anywhere, not just this 'bubble' that they play in

I’d trade him because he looks high as a kite in that video.

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

I’d trade him because he looks high as a kite in that video.

We'll, it's legal now

I never want to see Nurse in any other uniform, he's one of a kind in today's league, which is why I took those post game comments to heart

 

[Raab]

We'll, it's legal now

I never want to see Nurse in any other uniform, he's one of a kind in today's league, which is why I took those post game comments to heart

I don’t think there’s ever been a career Oiler. At least not a substantial one. So I wouldn’t get to attached. He most likely was just nervous in front of the cameras. In saying that he usually doesn’t have an issue and is very well spoken. Was weird to see him stumble on a few questions, and as I said exhibit the anxious behaviour.

 

[The Batman]

I don't know where else to post this but... Connor McDavid is Batman. I already knew this a few months ago but the Calgary game just cemented it. I also have a pic of him wearing the Batsuit if no one believes me.

 

[Tyrolean]

Just a win finally. Amazing to lead in every 3rd period and not close it out for 3 of 4 games. Still not going to make the playoffs with the lack of depth this team has. Hope Hitch keeps the lines intact but maybe bench Malone and Benning.

 

[Mowzie]

Can't comment much since I missed most of the game, but I really didn't like Puljujarvi tonight. He always just floats the puck on net as soon as he enters the offensive zone. Doesn't try and beat the goalie, doesn't wait for his linemates, nothing. Just floats it on net and that's it. I'd like to see Benson up here for a few games and see what kind of game he can bring.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Oh they won, nice.

 

[Oilers in NS]

Hadn't the blues supposedly given up on their season a month ago and were willing to trade any and every player on their team away?

Correct

 

[rboomercat90]

Too bad the Blues are on fire now.

And the Kings. And Chicago.

 

[Oilers in NS]

Solid game in my opinion.

1. It was clear that offensive possession time was the strategy when they went up. The Oilers executed this strategy well, particularly the Nuge and Khaira lines.

2. Brad Malone made two big mistakes in the first and got away with a penalty in the second. I'm not a fan and think we need a replacement.

3. Cave looks like a younger version of Brodziak. I have no problems with him winning faceoffs as the 4C.

4. Can we please just run Manning and Gravel as our bottom pairing? I cannot understand why Hitch can't see how terrible Benning is.

5. It's so much more calm with Klef back - we missed him sorely...I think Larsson looks so much better with Klef.

6. Loving that set play on the PP with Leon going backhand to forehand in the slot. This kid is a player and is going to be a bargain for the majority of his contract.

7. Great bounce back game by Talbot... Played really well. I was really anxious for the first 8 minutes to see what would happen on the first shot though.

8. Rattie with a great game - I think he meshes well with McDavid

I like point 4. In my humble opinion , I think Gravel has played ok, much better then Benning. With Klefbom back, Larsson has stepped up his play big time . I said before, when you lose a defenceman like Klefbom, you are losing 2 dman because the dman he played with is lost .
When Sekera comes back, it gets interesting.

Klefbom/Larsson
Nurse/Russell
Sekera/Benning /Gravel/Manning

I say trade Petrovic and Manning and let Gravel and Manning fight it out for 3rd pairing if Sekera is good to go

 

[jonu]

I don't know where else to post this but... Connor McDavid is Batman. I already knew this a few months ago but the Calgary game just cemented it. I also have a pic of him wearing the Batsuit if no one believes me.

I'm concerned that you know how to photoshop but don't know how to screenshot

 

[Oilers in NS]

I love watching both, the Oilers and Oak Island...drawing parallels here
Both digging deeper holes with the hope of finding treasure, but not much results to show for...but i still watch religiously

I live in the province of Oak Island, use to live near Oak Island and haven’t watched 1 min of the series. Is it any good?

 

[Oilers in NS]

I seen Nurse has 22 points or something the last 27 games? That is crazy

I had him pegged for 40-45 points at start of year. I also at Puju pegged for 20-25 goals.
I guess I’m 50/50